Pink Lemonade Cupcakes have got it all. They're sweet, tangy, and frankly, freakin' adorable. Plus, they're almost absurdly easy to make. Taste testers in the Delish kitchen literally couldn't control themselves around these bad boys. And by that I mean, I saw cupcakes being stuffed into purses and straight up hidden for later. Yep, they're irresistible.

First of all, the flavors are bomb. The essence of sweet, refreshing strawberry lemonade is perfectly captured in this portable dessert. And you'd never guess it, but the base starts with boxed vanilla cake mix! No fussing around with some recipe that, if we're being honest with ourselves, won't live up to that signature Betty or Duncan taste and texture. There is a twist, though, in the form of a warm, jammy strawberry inside. Just nestle a whole strawberry into the batter in each muffin cup and the oven will do the rest!

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Next, the frosting. Classic buttercream gets a deliciously sour jolt from a quarter cup of lemonade. Add a few drops of red or pink food coloring for a cute, pink hue.

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Finally, top it all off with a lemon wedge, a strawberry slice, and a little decorative straw. No one will be able to resist!

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